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Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Directs and provides oversight of work to be accomplished by staff comprised of CDC Management (NF-1702-04/GS-1702-09, NF-1702-03/GS-1702-07), Direct Care (CY 1702I/II/GS 1702-02/03/04/05), and Support Staff (NF-0303-02/GS-0303-04, NA-7404-08,NA-7404-04, and NA-3566-02). When assigned, may include direction and oversight of annex facility supervisor (NF-1702-03/GS-1702-07) and Training and Curriculum Specialist (NF-1701-04/GS-1701-11).
• Plans, assigns, monitors, observes, and assesses ongoing staff work based on priorities, difficulty, complexity, and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities.
• Leads the hiring process, initiating timely recruitment and selection of staff required to fill vacancies. Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
• Prepares and adjusts staff schedules considering the needs of the work area and the experience, training, and demonstrated abilities of the assigned staff. Ensure necessary support and resources are applied to effectively meet organization and customer needs.
• Provides subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and determinations regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines. Establishes local performance standards and requirements for employees and volunteers. Observes and monitors staff performance. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.
• Ensures all employees follow safety, health, and risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions and assures quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
• Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates with other CYP component directors for the use of employees who work across CY programs. Monitors schedule to ensure that program meets the required child to adult ratios and that over-staffing is avoided.
• Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff ensuring employees are respected, valued and free from harassment.

• Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in a large CDC with over 114 enrolled in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
• Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of age-appropriate programs to all children through individual and group developmental and educational settings to stimulate and sustain social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children.
• Ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children in the age categories served.
• Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum.
• Establishes higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child development philosophy/principles and DoN policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
• Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation.
• Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel. This may include hours of operation and programming needs of the military community.
• Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community.
• Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers, and local installation command personnel.
• Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees.
• Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

• Conducts studies and surveys to evaluate program effectiveness and cost efficiency.
• Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Conditions of employment

• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
• Must successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
• Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate possesses the following:

• 4 years of fulltime experience working with children and/or youth and appropriate education OR a combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
• Knowledge of DoD, DON, local and state regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts pertaining to military child care.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child development program.
• Skill working with military families and an understanding of military lifestyles is preferred.
• Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills and provide positive personnel management.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.